Overview

Downey Public School is a public school in Westwood, MA. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Westwood School District.

School Rating

Downey Public School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Massachusetts with the same grade levels.
8/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

The GreatSchools Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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ACADEMICS

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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STUDENT LIFE

About the School


Neighborhood

250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
School leader: Ms Debra Gallagher
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Westwood Kindercare
    0.31 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Westwood Knowledge Beginnings
    0.58 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Barn Yard Child Care Center
    0.7 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Xaverian Brothers High School
    1.03 miles
    Private; 7-12
  • NA
    Paul Hanlon
    1.16 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • NA
    Academic Fun Pre-School Dc
    1.21 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Greenlodge Elementary School
    1.25 miles
    Public district; 1-5
  • NA
    St Luke's Lutheran Pre-School
    1.31 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Sterling Education-New England-Boston
    1.41 miles
    Private; 4-12
  • 10 /10
    Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
    7.58 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Wm L Foster Elementary School
    14.29 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Arlington High School
    14.03 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Medfield Senior High School
    6.54 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Natick High School
    10.4 miles
    Public district; PK, 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Broadmeadow Elementary School
    4.78 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Needham High School
    5.7 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Newton South High School
    6.93 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 10 /10
    Sharon High School
    6.93 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Wayland High School
    13.45 miles
    Public district; 9-12